Free Back-To-School Dental Exams For Kids

Kids can go back to school with a bright smile. Theis offering free back-to-school dental exams and X-rays for children and teens ages 4 through 18.

The free exams are for new clients at any of the health department's five dental clinics.

Children and teens must be residents of Pinellas County, except at the Tarpon Springs dental clinic, where Pasco and Hillsborough residents will also be seen.

A parent or guardian must accompany the child or teen. No appointments are necessary. Call the nearest center to you for information.

For information about dental services, visit www.pinellashealth.com and select "Dental Health Clinic.”

The free exams are on Wednesday on the following dates. The ones closest to Largo are:

July 6 in Clearwater:

• 310 N. Myrtle Ave., (727) 469-5800, ext. 121

July 13 in Largo and Tarpon Springs:

• 12420 130th Ave. N., (727) 588-4040, ext. 129

•  301 S. Disston Ave., (727) 942-5457, ext. 111 (Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough residents at this clinic only)

July 20 in St. Petersburg:

• 205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., (727) 824-6975

July 27 in Pinellas Park:

• 6350 76th Ave. N., (727) 547-7780, ext. 103